The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Nationals) on a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. The deal includes opt-out dates but none of the other terms of the deal were disclosed.

Washington Nationals RP Luis Ayala chose to return to the organization even though several teams were after him. Ayala was drafted by Washington when the team was the Montreal Expos, and he still has several friends in the organization.

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Braves) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Friday, Feb. 7. He'll earn $1 million plus incentives if he makes the big league roster.